LORIE SUMPTER

• Provide intensive individualized instruction and programming for students with significant cognitive, academic, communication, behavioral, functional, adaptive, and physical support needs; teach functional academics, communication, social skills, daily living skills, and independence.
• Developed, implemented, monitored, and revised IEPs, present levels, annual goals, accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction; participated in ARC meetings, referrals, reevaluations, placement decisions, and transition planning to ensure student progress and compliance.
• Adapt curriculum, materials, environments, and instruction using systematic teaching, task analysis, prompting and prompt fading, modeling, reinforcement, visual schedules, first/then supports, structured teaching, and error correction.
• Collected and analyzed academic, behavioral, communication, functional, and progress-monitoring data; developed positive behavior supports using antecedent strategies, reinforcement, functional communication, and environmental modifications to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Facilitated AAC, PECS, and visual communication systems to enhance student engagement.
• Collaborated with families, general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, and home/hospital staff; supervised and trained approximately 4–6 aides/paraprofessionals in IEP implementation, instruction, behavior supports, data collection, adaptive routines, transitions, and safety to ensure consistent support for students.
• Cumberland Elementary School

• Delivered special education instruction and case-management services to students with Learning and Behavior Disorders, fostering academic growth and individual development.
• Developed and implemented IEPs, accommodations, modifications, and academic interventions, while monitoring progress and ensuring compliance with special education documentation.
• Collaborated with general education teachers and families, actively participating in ARC meetings to support student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
• Developed compliant IEPs aligned with student needs, curriculum standards, and district special education procedures.
• Collaborated with general education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, and inclusive classroom support.

• Supported adolescents with disabilities and other special needs during their transition from foster care to independent living.
• Delivered targeted instruction in independent living skills, community engagement, employment readiness, and personal responsibility to enhance youth preparedness for adult life.
• Provided instruction and support in independent living skills, community participation, employment readiness, personal responsibility, and daily living skills.
• Coordinated with foster-care professionals and community agencies to advance individualized transition goals for youth.
• Documented case notes, progress updates, and service outcomes in compliance with agency standards.

• Supported afterschool programs and developed universal curriculum for tutors serving school-age students across U.S. programs, enhancing educational consistency.
• Collaborated with educators, tutors, volunteers, and youth-serving organizations to implement literacy and mathematics initiatives, boosting academic engagement and positive behavior.
• Led community outreach initiatives to expand volunteer engagement and strengthen service participation.
• Coordinated service projects, aligning daily operations with program goals and member needs.
• Developed partnerships with local organizations to support resource sharing and community impact.

• Mentored students in academic goal setting, enhancing college awareness and educational planning, while facilitating ACT preparation, campus visits, transition activities, and community outreach.
• Supported GEAR UP initiative for student success
• Collaborated with counselors, teachers, and families to strengthen support for student success.
• Guided students through college readiness planning, academic goal setting, and postsecondary options.
• Built trusting mentoring relationships that supported student persistence, confidence, and engagement.

• Completed six years of military service, honing leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to effectively navigate diverse challenges.
• Led team drills and maintained mission readiness for operational assignments.
• Coordinated equipment inspections and corrected deficiencies before deployment.
• Trained junior members on safety procedures, equipment handling, and operational standards.

Currently enrolled in graduate-level coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis as preparation toward BCBA certification. Coursework includes behavior measurement, data collection and graphing, reinforcement, motivating operations, stimulus control, functional communication, and evidence-based behavioral intervention.

• Dean's List- 2014-2016
• Kentucky Education Association Member
• Council for Exceptional Children Member

• Dean's List- 2014-2016
• Kentucky Education Association Member

Elementary Education, P–5; Special Education – Learning and Behavior Disorders.

• Dean's List [2006-2008]
• [4.0] GPA
• Capstone Project: Teaching Portfolio / Capstone Experience 2008
  Kentucky Teacher Internship / Teacher Preparation Requirements
• Completed comprehensive teaching portfolios for K–12 Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) certification areas.
• Demonstrated competency in lesson planning, instructional delivery, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, reflection, and documentation of student learning.
• Compiled evidence of professional practice, instructional decision-making, and student progress as part of Kentucky teacher preparation and certification requirements.

• Dean's List [2006-2008]
• 4.0 GPA
• Capstone Project: Kentucky Department of Education, Student Teaching – K–5 Elementary Education
  Developed a comprehensive teaching portfolio demonstrating instructional planning, classroom management, assessment, differentiation, reflection, and student learning during elementary student teaching.